Chris Abernathy is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 29th district, which includes a portion of Bannock County, Idaho.[1]
Chris Abernathy | |
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| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 29th district | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Dustin Manwaring |
| Succeeded by | Dustin Manwaring |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pocatello, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life and education
editBorn and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, Abernathy graduated from Highland High School.[2] He attended Idaho State University before joining an apprentice program sponsored by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Career
editFor 24 years, Abernathy has worked as a electrician and union executive.[3][4] A member of the Democratic Party, he assumed office in 2018 after defeating incumbent Republican Dustin Manwaring.[5] In the 2020 election, Abernathy lost to Manwaring in a rematch.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Rep. Chris Abernathy – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ Pocatello. "Democratic Candidate Wants to Represent the Working Class". KPVI. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
- ^ "Candidates". Bannock County Democrats. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
- ^ "Rep. Chris Abernathy – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ "Chris Abernathy". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ Price, Mike; EastIdahoNews.com (2020-03-15). "Former Pocatello legislator wants old seat back". East Idaho News. Retrieved 2020-09-26.